Large, Colorful Petrified Wood Slice on Stone Table Base
Large, Colorful Petrified Wood Slice on Stone Table Base
Auracarioxylon arizonicum
Triassic
Chinle Formation, Arizona
A rainbow of hues, produced by minerals specific to the locality, can be seen in the most beautiful specimens of petrified wood from the famed Chinle Formation. Polished on the face, this cross-sectioned slab of a prehistoric petrified conifer is distinguished by original bark texture on all edges and gorgeous rust reds, burgundy, gray, cream, tan and ochre colors. The brilliant piece is offered on a basalt stone pedestal for use as a table. Measuring 41 1/4 x 31in
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Large, Colorful Petrified Wood Slice on Stone Table Base
Auracarioxylon arizonicum
Triassic
Chinle Formation, Arizona
A rainbow of hues, produced by minerals specific to the locality, can be seen in the most beautiful specimens of petrified wood from the famed Chinle Formation. Polished on the face, this cross-sectioned slab of a prehistoric petrified conifer is distinguished by original bark texture on all edges and gorgeous rust reds, burgundy, gray, cream, tan and ochre colors. The brilliant piece is offered on a basalt stone pedestal for use as a table. Measuring 41 1/4 x 31in